Low profile gas blocks
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clandestine
AR-15 Savant
Steel Gas Blocks ONLY.
Clamp-On is best suited to Precision Rigs that dont see rapid fire or abuse.
Do not rely on set screws alone to secure a Gas Block, especially on a Full Auto. You want it Pinned.
I suggest a BCM or Geissele Gas Block. Geissele can be pinned without a Jig, BCM requires a Jig.
Clamp-On is best suited to Precision Rigs that dont see rapid fire or abuse.
Do not rely on set screws alone to secure a Gas Block, especially on a Full Auto. You want it Pinned.
I suggest a BCM or Geissele Gas Block. Geissele can be pinned without a Jig, BCM requires a Jig.
'04 Cummins
Defenestrator
Why not cut down your existing FSB?
INMY01TA
Ultimate Member
- Dec 29, 2008
- 5,833
This.
Dieselfool
Active Member
hmm... I think i just watched what I'll be doing when I get home...
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
I should have elaborated more. I should have said no aluminum for a gas block.
Titanium is fine.
The problem with aluminum for a gas block is the rate of expansion when they heat up. They will heat up at a different rate than the barrel and leak gas. They are awful.
Do the gas tubes make a difference? Is a titanium tube worth $65? Or is there no difference?
OrbitalEllipses
Ultimate Member
If you want something hideously expensive and fancy, get an inconel gas tube (http://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/collections/upper-parts/products/v7-extreme-environment-gas-tube). Ti is the wrong metal for that particular application.
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
No. Titanium is not a good application for a gas tube IMO. Stick with standard gas tubes.
Melonite tubes are available too, but they offer no measured improvement that I have observed.
Have gone back and forth on different advice on this. Some say keep old FSB in case I ever want to restore the upper to stock. Other problem is I don't have the tools or the place to grind off an FSB.
gungate
NRA Patron Member
Can anyone recommend a low profile gas block that is steel and pins on? I don't mind cutting my sight block and reusing it as it will be hidden by the free float anyway but if there is one out there for under $50, I just assume go that route. I am anxious to get a move on with my free float barrel installation.
'04 Cummins
Defenestrator
See post #2
You would be better served in the long run if you just cut down your present 'pinned' gas block. It's as good a gas block as you'll get, short of an adjustable one. The new gas block will likely have to be drilled and pinned on it's own, as most don't use the pin holes from an A2 front sight/gas block.
Get out the dremel and a little cold bluing and git r done... LOL
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
I gotta agree with everyone saying to shop the FSB. Its the cheapest and most durable option.
Like Sticky said, unless you want adjustable gas, there no reason not to chop the FSB.
Yes, the FSB is married to the barrel, and you wont be able to put on a different one.
Like Sticky said, unless you want adjustable gas, there no reason not to chop the FSB.
Yes, the FSB is married to the barrel, and you wont be able to put on a different one.
